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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.74, 370.80 and 158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.74, 370.80 and 158.16 is: 218.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.74 : 370.80 = 158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.74/370.80 = 158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.74x = 370.80 × 158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.74x = 58,645.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,645.73/268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.22

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